Walking Together for Racial Justice

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Walking Together for Racial Justice

January 20th, 2023  |  Racial Justice

On 5 February, the Catholic Church in England and Wales celebrates Racial Justice Sunday. It’s the day the Church focuses on the need to oppose racism and pursue racial justice with renewed vigour. The theme for 2023 is “All are included in the mission of Christ and His Church. Let us walk together, pray together […]


Catholic Parish Discussion on Racial Justice

January 18th, 2022  |  Racial Justice

Parishioners Nebiat Michael and Frances Umeh from the Catholic community of Our Lady of Fatima in White City, West London, join Father Richard Nesbitt for a conversation on a variety of issues concerning racial justice. Nebiat and Frances took part in regular Sunday night parish Zoom discussions that, alongside Father Richard, looked to improve awareness […]


Racial Justice

January 17th, 2022  |  Racial Justice

Every one of our parishes, schools and organisations has a responsibility to actively practise anti-racism in all aspects of our mission. We need to address the lack of visible diversity at every level, so that people can see themselves, their race, their culture and their history in the Church’s life. Racism is a virus that […]


Zimbabwean Catholic Youth on Racial Justice

January 21st, 2021  |  Racial Justice

This is a reflection produced by a diverse group of young adults from across England and Wales who belong to the Zimbabwean Catholic Community. They are either in full-time education or work in leading professions. United by their zeal for the love of the Lord, the Church and strong roots in Zimbabwe, they practice their […]


Bishop: It’s time to act on racial justice

January 15th, 2021  |  Racial Justice

Racial Justice Sunday 2021 Reflecting on a year that saw a global pandemic disproportionately impact on ethnic minority groups and a series of mass protests in the US in response to high profile killings such as that of George Floyd, our Lead Bishop for Racial Justice says: “It’s not enough to simply denounce racism. This […]


Racial Justice Sunday 2021

January 12th, 2021  |  Racial Justice

Sunday, 31 January 2021 Racial Justice Sunday is more topical and relevant than ever. The effects of the Coronavirus pandemic, the killing of George Floyd, and the powerful message on fraternity and equality by Pope Francis in Fratelli Tutti speak of the need to actively oppose racism and pursue racial justice with renewed vigour. Theme […]


Windrush Day: Learn lessons from history to bring about racial justice, says Bishop

June 22nd, 2020  |  Migrants

Bishop Paul McAleenan, Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees, has encouraged the Catholic community to unite in prayer and reflection on Windrush Day. He heralds the importance and value of the Windrush Generation as well as that of the UK’s migrant and ethnic minority communities: “The story of the Windrush Generation is one of people […]


Racial Justice Sunday 2020

January 9th, 2020  |  Racial Justice

The theme of this year’s Racial Justice Sunday is ‘You are at the heart of the Church’ and celebrates the contribution Travelling Communities make to the Church in England and Wales. Historically, Gypsies, Roma and Travellers have experienced discrimination both in the wider society and, sadly, within the Church. The aim of this Racial Justice […]


Statement from Catholic Association for Racial Justice on Nelson Mandela

December 9th, 2013  |  South Africa

CARJ on Mandela


Racial Justice Sunday Statement Bishop Patrick Lynch

September 10th, 2010  |  Racial Justice

Racial Justice Sunday Statement Bishop Patrick Lynch


A statement by the Catholic Association for Racial Justice (CARJ)

April 20th, 2010  |  Racial Justice

A statement by the Catholic Association for Racial Justice


Archbishop: There is no place for racial injustice in the life of the Catholic Church

February 7th, 2022  | 

Speaking at a Mass in Brixton, South London, a week before Racial Justice Sunday, Archbishop John Wilson has talked about how important it is we use the occasion to affirm the dignity and place of every person in the life of the Church. Stating explicitly that there is no place in the Church for racism […]


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